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International Union of Forestry Research Organizations IUFRO Vienna Office site. IUFRO is a non-profit, non-governmental international network of forest scientists. Its objectives are to promote international cooperation in forestry and forest products research. Alaska Rainforest Campaign Coalition of regional and national environmental groups working to protect and restore the last great expanse of temperate rain forest in North America. Site includes information about forests and rainforests. Tongass Clearinghouse Dedicated to the Celebration and Preservation of America's North Pacific Rainforest SmartWood Provides independent, objective evaluation of forest management practices, forest products, timber sources and companies, enabling the public to identify products and practices that do not destroy forests. Certification and use of the SmartWood label provides a commercial incentive for forest managers to adopt sustainable forestry practices. Trees for the Future International tree planting project, working through education around the world. African Blackwood Conservation Project A non-profit organization devoted to replanting this threatened species in Tanzania. Blackwood is the premier wood of choice for fine concert-quality woodwind instruments, and the tree plays a vital role in the ecology of the East African savannah. British Trees Guide to the native trees of Britain, plus links to other web resources on forestry and conservation of British Native trees, including forest conservation organizations. Ancient Forest Exploration and Research Information and research about Ontario's remaining old-growth forest ecosystems, including where to see them and how to help conserve them. MN INteragency Information Cooperative Forest data resource for Minnesota provided by an Inter-Agency information cooperative. Contains information on Minnesota's forested areas, impact study and other reports, programs, related resources and GIS data. Sustainable Forestry & Certification Watch SFCW aims at enhancing the understanding of forest certification, particuarly regarding sustainable forest management, international forest policy, trade in forest products and consumer choice. |
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